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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,337.27, 458,008.86 and 115,746.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305,337.27, 458,008.86 and 115,746.69 is: 173,621.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,337.27 : 458,008.86 = 115,746.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,337.27/458,008.86 = 115,746.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,337.27x = 458,008.86 × 115,746.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,337.27x = 53,013,009,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013,009,535.67/305,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,621.16

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